Inspired by the beauty of the British Columbia Kootenay region! Order today!

Classic ski chalets like this one can be found across Canada wherever snow blankets the ground. With its rustic charm and cozy fire, it's the perfect place to warm fingers and toes after a day on the slopes or cross-country trails. This exquisitely engraved coin has been enhanced with colour to capture the play of light and shadow as the sun drops behind the horizon at the end of a glorious winter day—a work of art that nature lovers will cherish!

Own a piece of Canada through this stunning addition to your collection! Order today!

Special features:

Third coin in a series that celebrates some of Canada's most awe-inspiring natural landscapes in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.

RECREATES AN ARTIST'S TOUCH! Vibrant colours enhance the detailed engraving, recreating the artistry and brush strokes of the original painting to create a stunning coin with great artistic value.

FEATURES SHOW-STOPPING COLOUR! The use of bold colouring recreates nature's playful contrast between light and shadows, as the fading winter sun infuses the landscape with a brief burst of remarkable colours.

Design:
Designed by Canadian artist Stéphanie Gauvin, your coin presents a striking artistic rendition of a quintessentially Canadian winter landscape, from the snow-covered trees and mountain peak to the wood ski chalet that is nestled at the heart of it all. Even as the winter sun sets on an activity-filled day, the chalet's rustic charm adds another welcoming element to the beauty of the Rocky Mountains and the tranquility of its setting. The use of extensive colours—from a winter-cool palette of blues, violets, and greens to the rich brown wood hues—recreates the playful way that light transforms the winter landscape as the fading sun sets on one of the season's brightest days.

Did you know…

The Rocky Mountains are home to many top-ranked ski destinations that offer breathtaking scenery, wide terrain and activities for people of all ages.

The scene was inspired by the beauty of the British Columbia Interior—specifically the Kootenay region, where powdery snow creates wonderful conditions for winter activities.

An estimated 2.5 million Canadians either ski or snowboard.

Skiing has a long history, dating back thousands of years ago when it was used as a means of transportation across snow-covered terrain.

The word ski itself can trace its origins to Norway, and is derived from the Old Norse word skīth, meaning "a stick of wood" or a board.

Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.

Bought it as a gift for my family, together with the 2015 Autumn Express.

I like the coin, but was a bit disappointed in the box of the Ski Challet, as compared to the Box of the Autumn Express. The outside cover of the box in which Ski Chalet comes is black, as opposed to the colorful, beautiful-representation -of-the-coin box the Autumn Express coin comes in.

Also, the interior box of the Ski Chalet came slightly damaged, not closing perfectly straight. I was able to fix it, but it did disappoint that way. Fortunately I checked before offering the coin as a present.

Bought it to have complete series - I bought first 2 coins separately - I climbed m.Assiniboine once, that whole park is beautiful. I expected to see other Rockies as well. Ski Chalet was a bit of a disappointment, I think m.Robson deserves it better - it's eastern side is majestic. Still a nice series although it could've been so much better.

Stephanie has captured an iconic part of local history, well-known to anyone who has ever visited Rossland BC or skied Red Mountain. It's a little piece of home, so colourful and well-designed. We love it.

This coin in this series started off quite well with majestic scenes of mountains and probably would have been better to do the same here. A chalet has little personal importance to me, because i can not relate to it. I only bought this coin as it continues the series. The mint should think these series through a little more

Good afternoon, Thank you for your interest in the Royal Canadian Mint products and especially the Ski Chalet. It is sold at $99.95/unit and should be available in single via website www.mint.ca or our Customer Service team by calling 1-888-215-3288. The coins are also available in one of the RCM Boutiques (Ottawa, Winnipeg & Vancouver). All the best!

You can be assured that the Mint fully guarantees the superior quality and craftsmanship of its products. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can simply return it to us in its original packaging within 30 days and we will gladly offer you a replacement (subject to product availability) or send you a full refund. In the case of a defective product, we will accept the return up to one year from the date of purchase.